Electrical Maintenance Technician

Electrical Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)

Location: Thornton, IL
Job Type: Direct Hire
Shift: 3rd Shift
Pay: $32.00 - $40.00/hour (Based on Experience)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

About the Opportunity

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals across the United States. As a Best of Staffing award-winning recruiting firm, we partner with top employers to connect skilled talent with outstanding career opportunities.

We are currently seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a leading manufacturing organization in Thornton, IL. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment and facility systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical troubleshooting skills, PLC experience, and a multi-craft maintenance background.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and emergency maintenance on manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
• Diagnose and support PLC-controlled equipment, including troubleshooting, programming modifications, and system optimization.
• Maintain and repair electrical distribution systems, motors, motor controls, VFDs, transformers, wiring, lighting, and power circuits.
• Install, modify, and upgrade electrical and mechanical equipment as needed.
• Perform equipment tear-downs, rebuilds, and component replacements to restore operational performance.
• Support production changeovers and preventive maintenance programs.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of facility systems, utilities, refrigeration, HVAC, boilers, and sanitation equipment.
• Prepare equipment and work areas for outside contractors and specialized service providers.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow all safety, GMP, food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in accordance with plant housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient plant operations.
• Participate in weekend work, overtime, and emergency call-ins as business needs require.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in Electrical Maintenance, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting experience with:
• • PLC systems, including troubleshooting and basic programming
  • HMIs and industrial control systems
  • Electric motors, VFDs, and motor controls
  • High- and low-voltage electrical systems
  • Industrial refrigeration and HVAC equipment
  • High- and low-pressure boiler systems
  • Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe work practices.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Must be fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking).

Preferred Skills

• Food manufacturing experience
• Multi-craft maintenance background
• Experience with automated production and packaging equipment
• Continuous improvement or reliability maintenance experience

Why Join?

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Stable direct-hire opportunity with a growing manufacturing company
• Opportunity to work with advanced industrial automation and production systems
• Career growth and advancement potential